Registration for Sterling Youth Soccer fall season is underway. During May, log on to www.sterlingsoccer.org to register and pay the registration fee. Register by May 31 to be guaranteed a spot on a team and avoid the late fee. More...

An item in last weeks Selectmen's Notes misstated the facts surrounding the purchase of property at 3 Gates Terrace. The town put the property out to bid, and the high bidders were residents Robert Protano and Ron Picchieri. More...

The board of selectmen last week announced that they have selected former Braintree executive secretary Terri Ackerman to replace Timothy Bragan as Sterling's executive secretary. Negotiations are underway with Ackerman. More...

HATS OFF: (Clockwise from top) A team shows their spirit at baseball opening day on Saturday. Cameron Rainford practices his windup. Jonathan Call and Jakob Gravelin enjoy the first day of the season. More...

The Conant Free Public Library will host Mother Goose on Saturday, May 5, at 10 a.m. in the Baker Room. Played by Jennifer Jones of the QE2 Players, Mother Goose will sing, recite and interpret nursery rhymes and stories. More...

Terry Heinold and Ann Desmarais will lead site walks on property they are proposing be rezoned from rural residential/farming to light industrial. Desmarais is the owner of the 55 acres. The land is on the east side of Rte. More...

St. Richard of Chichester Parish will hold registration night for Cub Scouting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. All are welcome and each boy registering will receive a Raingutter Regatta® Kit. More...

The Sterling Historical Society welcomes Bob Young, who will chronicle his experiences re-creating Henry David Thoreau's "Walk to Wachusett" on May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, School Street, Sterling. More...

On May 17, 9:30 a.m., the Sterling Garden Club will meet at Tower Hill Botanical Garden for a program on Bonsai on the Rocks presented by director, John Trexlor. Refreshments will be provided and the club will tour the grounds after the program. More...

The Sterling Housing Authority is looking to fill a vacancy on their board that they have had for years. The SHA oversees Sholan Terrace, the senior housing complex in town, and works with the Leominster Housing Authority. More...

Sterling Candidates Night will be held Thursday, May 17, in the 1835 Town Hall on Main Street. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Program begins at 8 p.m. Come for an old-fashioned evening of lively debate and audience questions. Complimentary refreshments. More...

Does Sterling rate as habitat friendly for the Monarch Butterfly? Audobon biologist Cindy Dunn will speak on monarch biology and ecology including habitat requirements for other local insects, mammals, and amphibians on May 19 from 11 a.m. More...

Sterling Troop 189 visited Washington, D.C. from April 14-17. Scouts Max Tambling, Nate McDonald, Andrew Salber and John Mooney took part in the wreath placing ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. More...